3 c. flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
3/4 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1 c. milk

Preheat oven to 450°F. Grease baking sheet. Sift dry ingredients into a bowl. Cut in shortening. Beat egg lightly and add milk. Combine dry and liquid ingredients together. Mix with fork until dough holds its shape. Turn out on floured board and knead lightly. Roll about 3/4 inch thick. Cut into biscuits and bake 12 minutes.